Hi, I’m Jason, a senior software engineer focused primarily on backend systems, APIs, distributed architecture, and pragmatic engineering leadership.

This page is a snapshot of what I’m currently focused on professionally and personally.

Inspired by the idea of a “now page” from nownownow.com.

Current Focus

Right now I’m spending a lot of time sharpening and modernizing parts of my engineering skill set while exploring new opportunities.

A few areas I’m actively working on:

  • Go backend development
  • Event-driven architecture and distributed systems
  • AI/LLM integration patterns
  • Cloud architecture and AWS
  • Modern TypeScript and React
  • System design and technical leadership communication

I’ve spent much of my career in Java and Spring Boot ecosystems, but I enjoy learning new languages and approaches when they solve problems more cleanly.

Things I’m Building

Personal health tracking platform

I’m building a personal vitals tracking application with:

  • a Spring Boot backend
  • Angular frontend
  • JWT authentication
  • support for blood pressure and pulse tracking
  • plans for medication/activity tracking

I’m also experimenting with a Go-based terminal UI client for interacting with the system.

A Personal Blog and Portfolio Site

This site, right here. It’s built on GitHub Pages using Hugo, and the PaperMod theme. I plan to share my current projects and things I’ve been thinking about lately.

A Simple Envelopes Budgeting System

My wife and I need something to track our spending and saving. I don’t like anything that I’ve used. So, I’ll build something.

Topics I’m Thinking About

Lately I’ve been interested in:

  • how senior engineers can continue to grow technically
  • how I can use AI tools to improve my workflows
  • maintaining curiosity after many years in the industry

Career

I’m currently exploring senior and technical lead engineering opportunities, especially roles involving:

  • backend systems
  • platform engineering
  • cloud infrastructure
  • distributed systems
  • developer tooling
  • Go, Java, or TypeScript ecosystems

I’m particularly drawn to teams that value:

  • thoughtful engineering
  • strong communication
  • ownership
  • mentorship
  • continuous learning

Outside of Engineering

Outside of software, I enjoy:

  • playing bass guitar
  • drawing with graphite and charcoal
  • reading science fiction and fantasy
  • building things from wood with my hands
  • learning continuously
  • organizing systems and workflows
  • exploring better ways to think and work

Philosophy

I like building software that is:

  • understandable
  • maintainable
  • useful
  • resilient
  • beautiful

I’m less interested in hype and more interested in practical engineering that helps real people solve real problems.

You can find my projects and writing throughout this site as I continue documenting what I’m learning and building.